Sam Schwarz

Staff Writer
Sam Schwarz is a staff writer at Newsweek covering politics with a focus on the 2018 midterm elections. He previously worked at National Journal, CQ Roll Call, and the Department of Justice. He can be reached at s.schwarz@newsweekgroup.com.
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Adam Schiff Earns Nickname from President Trump"Little Adam Schiff, who is desperate to run for higher office, is one of the biggest liars and leakers in Washington," the president tweeted Monday morning.

On 2/5/18 at 9:23 AM EST

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Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump's State Of The UnionThe late-night host also mocked the president's ratings.

On 2/1/18 at 9:51 AM EST

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GOP Hopeful Makes Controversial Sex Trafficking RemarksThe Missouri Senate race is expected to be one of the most hotly contested of the 2018 midterms.

On 1/31/18 at 5:16 PM EST

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Republican Senator: Nunes Memo 'Shouldn't Be Released'President Trump has indicated that he intends to release the memo.

On 1/31/18 at 10:51 AM EST

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Trump Could Cost GOP House and Senate, Kochs WorryTop Republicans donors were encouraged to contribute more than ever before to help the party maintain majorities.

On 1/30/18 at 1:20 PM EST

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Trump Presidency 'Worse' Than Obama's: Russian SenatorThe comments came ahead of the U.S. release of reports which could lead to increased sanctions.

On 1/29/18 at 11:43 AM EST

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What Is the Nunes Memo and Will It Be Released?The House could vote to release the memo to the public as early as this week.

On 1/29/18 at 9:52 AM EST

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Obama's 2018 Campaign Mission: Pass the Baton"The best way to rebuild the Democratic Party is to help support the next generation of leaders," said Eric Schultz, senior adviser to Obama and former White House principal deputy press secretary.

On 1/26/18 at 10:07 AM EST

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Impeach Trump Leader Tom Steyer Pulls Dem FundingHe has given $400,000 to the groups since 2015.

On 1/25/18 at 12:39 PM EST

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Obamacare Likely Saved Lives, Study FindsRepublicans tried unsuccessfully to repeal the law in 2017.

On 1/25/18 at 9:58 AM EST

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Trump's Approval Plummets in Michigan, Key Swing StateTrump won the state by fewer than 11,000 votes in 2016.

On 1/24/18 at 1:04 PM EST

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Trump, Democrats Share Equal Blame For Shutdown: PollPresident Donald Trump spent much of the government shutdown laying blame on congressional Democrats.

On 1/23/18 at 5:23 PM EST

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Trump's 'Nuclear Button' Has Americans WorriedThe poll comes in the midst of tensions between the U.S. and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

On 1/23/18 at 9:59 AM EST

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When Will the Government Shut Down Next?What's next? Spoiler alert: possibly another shutdown.

On 1/22/18 at 1:46 PM EST

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U.S. 'Dramatically Unprepared' for 2018 HackingCould outside hacking decide U.S. elections?

On 1/22/18 at 9:26 AM EST

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McConnell Shutdown Tweet a 'Ransom Note,' says DNC headMcConnell told Democrats to choose between DACA or CHIP.

On 1/19/18 at 5:32 PM EST

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Hannity Says FISA Memo 'Worse Than Watergate'The Fox News host claimed that the surveillance was used to help Hillary Clinton during the election.

On 1/19/18 at 10:30 AM EST

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What Will Congress Do If the Government Shuts Down?Item one: Republicans are planning to blame Democrats.

On 1/18/18 at 2:08 PM EST

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Trump 'Very Eager' to Talk to Mueller, His Lawyer SaysTrump hasn't committed to speaking with Mueller.

On 1/18/18 at 11:59 AM EST

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The Trump Presidency Could Be Derailed By This AttorneyWho is Craig O'Dear?

On 1/18/18 at 8:39 AM EST

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Obama Is Returning to Politics in 2018Barack Obama has only become more popular in retirement.

On 1/17/18 at 9:29 AM EST

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Trump, Republicans Will Be Blamed for ShutdownGovernment funding is set to expire Friday night.

On 1/16/18 at 5:15 PM EST

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Steve Bannon Is Politically DeadJust 13 percent of Republicans have a favorable view of the former Breitbart Chief.

On 1/16/18 at 10:41 AM EST

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Government Shutdown Could Keep Military From Being PaidHere's what would happen to the military in the event of a government shutdown.

On 1/13/18 at 7:30 AM EST

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Who Is John Feeley? Trump's Panama Ambassador ResignsPresident Donald Trump has made a host of controversial comments about immigrants.

On 1/12/18 at 12:06 PM EST

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Republican Joins Arizona Senate Race With Viral Ad"I told Washington Republicans to grow a pair of ovaries and get the job done," she says in the video.

On 1/12/18 at 10:21 AM EST

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What Is the FISA Act?The House may vote on reauthorizing the legislation Thursday.

On 1/11/18 at 9:33 AM EST

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Trump 'A Danger to the Nation,' Says Ronald Reagan Jr.He said Trump should not be compared to his father.

On 1/10/18 at 11:30 AM EST

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Scarborough Mocks Trump, Calls Him 'Grandpa,' 'Pawpaw'The remark followed Tuesday's televised bipartisan immigration meeting in which Trump appeared to rapidly alter his positions.

On 1/10/18 at 8:28 AM EST

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Trump-Pardoned Sheriff Running For Arizona SenateThe controversial lawman has been found in violation of multiple court orders.

On 1/9/18 at 12:16 PM EST
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